Serving 820 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 232 Lindenwood ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 232 Lindenwood's student population of 820 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 232 Lindenwood ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 232 Lindenwood is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2053 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
55%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 232 Lindenwood's ranking?
P.s. 232 Lindenwood is ranked #2053 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 232 Lindenwood often compared to?
P.s. 232 Lindenwoodis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 146 Howard Beach, P.s. 207 Rockwood Park by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 232 Lindenwood?
820 students attend P.s. 232 Lindenwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.s. 232 Lindenwood students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 232 Lindenwood?
P.s. 232 Lindenwood has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 232 Lindenwood offer ?
P.s. 232 Lindenwood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 232 Lindenwood part of?
P.s. 232 Lindenwood is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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